"Today, I received a notice that my driver’s licence will be suspended at the end of this week due to my apparent failure to provide medical information to Motor Vehicle Registration," said Mr. Barrett. "The unfortunate circumstance is that this medical information was sent to Motor Vehicle Registration in July and is still unprocessed. If I received this notice today, how many other people have also had their licences suspended? Many seniors have to complete annual medical exams and send the results to Motor Vehicle Registration. How many seniors have been affected?

"In a letter sent from the Department of Government Services, it advised me to call Motor Vehicle Registration. Unfortunately, the numbers provided are no longer in service. It is apparent that this government is in chaos and their staffing cuts are having a major impact on the provision of services in this province.

"I have spoken to staff members at Motor Vehicle Registration who indicate that government’s unwillingness to replace workers on leave, and the reduction in student positions this summer, are the main reasons that this work is not being completed. Staff are working long hours to clear up this backlog, but still feel that there are not enough people working to process the number inquiries and mail that has been received.

"I call upon government to immediately fix this problem. I wish to continue driving my vehicle this weekend without having to worry about an unjustified suspension of my licence. I am sure I am not the only individual going through this circumstance and I expect the minister to come forward and explain how she plans to fix this major problem. It is apparent that government’s excuses for these delays is no longer acceptable. People’s lives are being directly impacted and now is time for the minister to act."